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Is it worth it?

What it is: A former fishing lodge, this derelict country residence comes with 1½ acres of land on the outskirts of Bunclody. Built as part of the Newtownbarry estate, its elevated position was originally used to keep watch over poachers on the River Slaney in the valley below. It’s a two-storey structure with a single-storey extension at the back. There are also a number of derelict outbuildings. Drumderry Lodge goes under the hammer on Tuesday, March 15.

The problems: The building itself is in a perilous state of repair. It has been open to the elements for some time, with no glass in the windows and parts of the roof missing. Much of the render has fallen off the facade. The extension will probably have to be demolished, although the original four walls may be deemed suitable for incorporation into a redevelopment.